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Me in December 2008. This is what I call a full figure.
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Yiche12's journey
On April 30, 2013, I will celebrated four years on Spark People. I started out at 183.7 lbs and am presently 162.16 lbs (yes I did gain because I ate too much and did less exercise and wasn't tracking as much!) which now gives me a loss of 21 lbs. I'm not happy of having gained weight while on holidays, but the weight will come off. Spark People has also helped me with the following:
- I have become more aware of the importance of eating well and leaving junk food out of my ...
On April 30, 2013, I will celebrated four years on Spark People. I started out at 183.7 lbs and am presently 162.16 lbs (yes I did gain because I ate too much and did less exercise and wasn't tracking as much!) which now gives me a loss of 21 lbs. I'm not happy of having gained weight while on holidays, but the weight will come off. Spark People has also helped me with the following:
- I have become more aware of the importance of eating well and leaving junk food out of my diet.
- Exercise has become a routine for me.
- The need to sleep a minimum of seven to eight hours a night.
- The importance of staying active online because I am positive that I would have regained my weight if I had not continued on SP.
- The importance of food tracking on a daily basis.
- Soft drinks are no longer drunk in the household.
- Desserts are made for guests only and we don't miss it.
etc. (the list goes on)
Like many of you, I have had many ups and downs on this journey. I am again 'obese' as per the BMI scale but I will continue my journey to reach my healthy weight.
The truth is that with the weight that I 'have' lost, I have found my self-esteem again and my willingness to continue this struggle. I even look forward to going out more and dressing up again because I can actually look better in the clothes that I have. I have begun altering some of my clothing because they are way TOO BIG for me now. That is a nice feeling... Truly, I do not want to go upwards again as I know what that feels like. Naturally, I could do a lot with the weight on but my cholesterol was high and my BMI was on the obese side -- who's kidding who here?
I am now 64 y.o. and never did envision myself being a heavy older person. Looking at my December 2008 picture beside, it was obvious to me that it was time that I got myself moving again and by doing so, it has proven to be beneficial all-round.
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Member Since: 4/30/2009
SparkPoints: 125,044
Fitness Minutes: 113,225
My Goals:
My goal is to lose the excess weight I have accumulated and get my BMI and cholesterol to healthier levels. I want to be a role model for my daughters and grand-children.
My Program:
I am watching and marking down EVERYTHING that I eat. I am exercising on a regular basis. Initially, I had scheduled one day off and now I find myself doing something on that day too!!!
Personal Information:
Originally from Canada, I have resided in West Africa since 1975 (during my entire adult life). I do get a chance to go and visit my family frequently but miss them a lot. Thanks to my MagicJack, I can communicate even more now with everybody.
Other Information:
One of my favorite saying is: "We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do". Mother Teresa
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for the warm welcome to the Community Team. May the Lord bless you to a great week ahead!